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Derek Blackburn
10.01.2021
10/10
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Bought as a cheap and cheerful secondary recording unit for film work. does more than what I require from it.
Micmcc
10.01.2021
10/10
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Amazing sound quality! I love this thing, it is my favorite new toy. The sounds that this picks up is so rich. I find myself recording mundane things (doors opening, my cat eating) and the result is fascinating and engaging to listen to. Definitely worth the money.
The interface is a little dated and clumsy. Once you figure it out it is fine and functional and you can get on with recording.
Battery life is pretty good - still on the batteries that came with it a few days ago. It also takes an adapter. I have been using both.
For Vlogging, I connect the line out to the mic input on my Lumix G85 and it works great. In that mode you don't an onboard SD card. I prefer this over synchronization later as it just adds more editing work.
You definitely want an SD card. As I mentioned, this thing makes sound recording something you will want to experiment with. Having an SD card is necessary to use it standalone to record with.
This is something that you can slip into a large coat pocket. You are not slipping it into your skinny jeans. It is pretty portable but you definitely will know you have it with you.
By the way, the sound of a cat eating is slightly icky and disturbing. Fun and fascinating though!
The interface is a little dated and clumsy. Once you figure it out it is fine and functional and you can get on with recording.
Battery life is pretty good - still on the batteries that came with it a few days ago. It also takes an adapter. I have been using both.
For Vlogging, I connect the line out to the mic input on my Lumix G85 and it works great. In that mode you don't an onboard SD card. I prefer this over synchronization later as it just adds more editing work.
You definitely want an SD card. As I mentioned, this thing makes sound recording something you will want to experiment with. Having an SD card is necessary to use it standalone to record with.
This is something that you can slip into a large coat pocket. You are not slipping it into your skinny jeans. It is pretty portable but you definitely will know you have it with you.
By the way, the sound of a cat eating is slightly icky and disturbing. Fun and fascinating though!
Big Sky
10.01.2021
10/10
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Великолепно
Great, reliable as expected
Mrs G Simpson
10.01.2021
10/10
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Got this for my husbands Xmas present and he loves it
gary
10.01.2021
10/10
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great quality recording.
Dan Bailey
10.01.2021
10/10
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Grear product. Ideal for making podcasts
Simone
10.01.2021
10/10
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It's the top for audio recording, i use it with a boom mic, for my video production, it work perfect but a lot of plastic.
LK
10.01.2021
10/10
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All I want to say about this item is....... WOW, very pleased with the recording facilities on this item. Buy it, try it you will love it.
Shirley
10.01.2021
10/10
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Just as described! Happy with purchase.
Gadget
10.01.2021
8/10
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Хорошо
Excellent piece of kit; easy to use and good quality sound.
Jo
10.01.2021
10/10
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Великолепно
Haven't used all of the features yet but I've used this for both acoustic and live rock band recordings and it's been perfect every time!
Brian
10.01.2021
8/10
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It took me a little bit to learn how to use this recorder, but I promise you it's worth it in the end. The quality of recording and the ease of integration into my production was excellent. The features are top shelf, and the onboard microphones are very good.
In the end, I mostly use a lavalier mic plugged into the back of this and I use this as a recorder for that style of video. It works wonderfully.
One word to the wise: Don't use low grade SD cards to record on. The bit rate of this device is high enough that your card won't keep up and it'll fail.
In the end, I mostly use a lavalier mic plugged into the back of this and I use this as a recorder for that style of video. It works wonderfully.
One word to the wise: Don't use low grade SD cards to record on. The bit rate of this device is high enough that your card won't keep up and it'll fail.
ANURAG
10.01.2021
8/10
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I bought this during the pre-Diwali sale for INR12,759 from Cloudtail, with 10% cashback on top of it for using SBI card. This made the product as cheap as the U.S. street price. Packaging date is Sep 2017, only a month old! But one catch, my unit is an import (grey market?) from Zoom North America, it came with a warranty card probably valid for North America only. Maybe factory refurbished units from US are finding their way into third world countries? The recorder, however, did seem brand new.
Now onto the product review (from field recording perspective):
Onboard mics: They are overly bright and crisp sounding, having good transient response, but sadly very much noisy, making them useful only for some amateur grade loud sfx recordings. Bass response is lacking though, recordings will sound a bit 'hollow', like they are coming through a low cut filter, even when none is applied.
Wind sensitivity: Being cardioid mics, it is there as usual; a furry like Rode deadkitten is a must outdoors, but this destroys some of the crisp highs the mics offer. Much better but impractical setup is placing the recorder in a small blimp. Downside is the time to setup and diy all this, lack of portability and lack of access to recording controls while the recorder records inside the blimp. But in some short sfx recordings with known levels, recording position and time of action (e.g. train sound effects), the trouble may be worth it. (I use my broken Cinecity blimp, cut to reduce the length, then glued at one end.This was inspired by field recordist Watson Wu, who cut a Rode blimp to make a 'Mini me blimp' which is much more portable and practical for small mics.)
Stereo Separation: Even at 90 degrees XY pattern, the recorder produces a nice stereo pattern. Although 120 degrees wide XY pattern gives better stereo separation, it can sometimes result a hole in the middle.
Preamp gain and phantom power quality: I doubt if I'll ever connect external mics to it, as I already own much better quality Sound Devices mixers. When using onboard mics, I never go above level 50 due to noise issues.
Battery life: Decent in stamina mode using Eneloops, though much worse than Sony PCM-M10.
Bootup time: 20 seconds with Sandisk 8gb class 10 SDHC card with 80MB/s speed. Might be a deal breaker for some people.
Portability: Not very portable at all, heavy, clumsy, too large for one-handed operation.
Comparison with Sony PCM-M10: I bought this to complement my other portable recorder Sony PCM-M10 (now discontinued). While Sony may sound much melodic and natural for voice and music due to its generous low and midbass, when outdoors, the omni mics pick up low frequency noise like crazy from all directions, have extremely poor stereo image, cannot handle high SPLs without brickwalling distortion, and sound very dull from distance due to rolled off highs. However, Sony offers much more clean gain than Zoom, making Sony perfect choice for quiet ambient recordings and birdcalls. Sony has smooth analog gain control knob unlike Zoom, so gain riding is possible without recording any sound of button-pressing, as in case of Zoom.
True, there are some common reliability problems with this model, like broken headphone jack, dead/jammed XLR port, rattling mic - but there are plenty of online repair videos too, as this is a very popular lineup of portable recorders. Ultimately, I feel this is a very good value for money for hobbyists, as they can't afford a Nagra-SD / Sony PCM-D100 / Olympus LS-100.
Update Q4-2019: This is still working properly (but it was not used much). However, I feel that the UI is very bad, compared to Sony's M10. There are too many buttons haphazardly laid out, and I cannot exit from menu if I hit stop button. The long bootup time and lack of a dedicated silent gain knob are annoying too.
Now onto the product review (from field recording perspective):
Onboard mics: They are overly bright and crisp sounding, having good transient response, but sadly very much noisy, making them useful only for some amateur grade loud sfx recordings. Bass response is lacking though, recordings will sound a bit 'hollow', like they are coming through a low cut filter, even when none is applied.
Wind sensitivity: Being cardioid mics, it is there as usual; a furry like Rode deadkitten is a must outdoors, but this destroys some of the crisp highs the mics offer. Much better but impractical setup is placing the recorder in a small blimp. Downside is the time to setup and diy all this, lack of portability and lack of access to recording controls while the recorder records inside the blimp. But in some short sfx recordings with known levels, recording position and time of action (e.g. train sound effects), the trouble may be worth it. (I use my broken Cinecity blimp, cut to reduce the length, then glued at one end.This was inspired by field recordist Watson Wu, who cut a Rode blimp to make a 'Mini me blimp' which is much more portable and practical for small mics.)
Stereo Separation: Even at 90 degrees XY pattern, the recorder produces a nice stereo pattern. Although 120 degrees wide XY pattern gives better stereo separation, it can sometimes result a hole in the middle.
Preamp gain and phantom power quality: I doubt if I'll ever connect external mics to it, as I already own much better quality Sound Devices mixers. When using onboard mics, I never go above level 50 due to noise issues.
Battery life: Decent in stamina mode using Eneloops, though much worse than Sony PCM-M10.
Bootup time: 20 seconds with Sandisk 8gb class 10 SDHC card with 80MB/s speed. Might be a deal breaker for some people.
Portability: Not very portable at all, heavy, clumsy, too large for one-handed operation.
Comparison with Sony PCM-M10: I bought this to complement my other portable recorder Sony PCM-M10 (now discontinued). While Sony may sound much melodic and natural for voice and music due to its generous low and midbass, when outdoors, the omni mics pick up low frequency noise like crazy from all directions, have extremely poor stereo image, cannot handle high SPLs without brickwalling distortion, and sound very dull from distance due to rolled off highs. However, Sony offers much more clean gain than Zoom, making Sony perfect choice for quiet ambient recordings and birdcalls. Sony has smooth analog gain control knob unlike Zoom, so gain riding is possible without recording any sound of button-pressing, as in case of Zoom.
True, there are some common reliability problems with this model, like broken headphone jack, dead/jammed XLR port, rattling mic - but there are plenty of online repair videos too, as this is a very popular lineup of portable recorders. Ultimately, I feel this is a very good value for money for hobbyists, as they can't afford a Nagra-SD / Sony PCM-D100 / Olympus LS-100.
Update Q4-2019: This is still working properly (but it was not used much). However, I feel that the UI is very bad, compared to Sony's M10. There are too many buttons haphazardly laid out, and I cannot exit from menu if I hit stop button. The long bootup time and lack of a dedicated silent gain knob are annoying too.
Victor Marak
10.01.2021
10/10
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Великолепно
Sound quality is very good indeed, but for vintage samplers like the MPC line or the SP 404 series and similar, it seems the gain inputs distort the XLR/Line in combo inputs A and B, without care that is. While these samplers hookup with ease between each other, I have had to noticeably reduce gain to ensure no distorted inputs which says a lot about the default power output in those vintage gears. The MTR mode is truly good, given that it works like a tape machine, not as much as a looper or sampler (no inbuilt looping mode) but excels in its intended purpose. For recording a looper just get a looper. The bounce feature and inputs monitoring work flawlessly, latency is nil and audio signal is internally routed for highest resolution. The metronome feature during recording is a necessity and its great to have it. The fact that you can monitor the built in guitar and bass fx and amps settings is a game changer as recording is seamless. You can directly record what you hear. The built in mics are great with adjustable stereo fields. In MTR mode you can monitor both inputs A and B and record both too which is like full duplex recording without a laptop overhead, the default mic input is another recording source, with an external mic input provided as well. Literally guitar, bass and vocals can be recorded in sync in this hand held unit. I am mostly using it for MTR mode and guitar/bass fx processing on the go.
The fx is certainly useable and with a little tweaking shines through, mind you, its not a multi fx chaining fx powerhouse but for a bread and butter toolkit that does the job when used well. It certainly beats adding another hardware FX processor on the go.
Stereo mode is great for regular field recording. I use a 32GB card and it starts up well in time, some 25 seconds bootup is not at all an inconvenience, and certainly not as lagging as some folks might like to imagine. If you are used to working with a lot of hardware gear, vintage samplers, drum machines and so on, the operation is highly intuitive, just focus on the menu button, scroll wheel and press down button at the right side. Play pause and record and transport are right at the face plate. Selection of inputs or recording tracks is also right at the faceplate. All this becomes muscle memory in no time.
I use it for music production, beat track drafts, music transcription, demos, field recording, multi track recording, I can imagine using it for ASMR or podcasts and film making too..The stamina mode that is enabled by a switch inside the battery compartment which must be turned on before closing the battery compartment and rebooting your unit, works as intended.
I don't find the added plastic case goofy as some might try to say, its a very well designed hard plastic case that saves added costs on procuring one, Zoom has given a lot of thought with this and it shows.
Tip, buy the USB 5V power cable for H4n Pro and connect with phone power banks for a really long lasting performace time.
Also read the manual well, its a good booklet and all features are described step by step.
Good luck to future buyers, you will be a proud owner, and at this price its truly a step.
The fx is certainly useable and with a little tweaking shines through, mind you, its not a multi fx chaining fx powerhouse but for a bread and butter toolkit that does the job when used well. It certainly beats adding another hardware FX processor on the go.
Stereo mode is great for regular field recording. I use a 32GB card and it starts up well in time, some 25 seconds bootup is not at all an inconvenience, and certainly not as lagging as some folks might like to imagine. If you are used to working with a lot of hardware gear, vintage samplers, drum machines and so on, the operation is highly intuitive, just focus on the menu button, scroll wheel and press down button at the right side. Play pause and record and transport are right at the face plate. Selection of inputs or recording tracks is also right at the faceplate. All this becomes muscle memory in no time.
I use it for music production, beat track drafts, music transcription, demos, field recording, multi track recording, I can imagine using it for ASMR or podcasts and film making too..The stamina mode that is enabled by a switch inside the battery compartment which must be turned on before closing the battery compartment and rebooting your unit, works as intended.
I don't find the added plastic case goofy as some might try to say, its a very well designed hard plastic case that saves added costs on procuring one, Zoom has given a lot of thought with this and it shows.
Tip, buy the USB 5V power cable for H4n Pro and connect with phone power banks for a really long lasting performace time.
Also read the manual well, its a good booklet and all features are described step by step.
Good luck to future buyers, you will be a proud owner, and at this price its truly a step.
M.O.
10.01.2021
10/10
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Великолепно
This thing is absolutely insane. I moved up to it from a Zoom H1 and the difference is night and day. I paired it with a Rode NTG2 and this thing delivers on the audio quality and usability factor. Not sure if Amazon allows links, but if you visit vimeo(dot)com/225145337 you can see the first project I used it on and it was worth every penny. Built tough, and packed with more features than I yet know how to use, but growing into something isn't a bad thing. Battery life looks to be quite good and the menu is straightforward to navigate (some minor memorizing required).
Amazon Customer
10.01.2021
10/10
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The sound quality is good. At such a price it’s a complete package. I use it for voiceovers when on the move outside my studio. And in the studio as a preamp. It’s portable so even in the studio u can work with batteries or with the help of a usb( 5V 1 Amp 4.0 mm into 1.7mm jack) n power bank. Thus, eliminating the fan noise of your laptop.
Dr. Ashwani
10.01.2021
8/10
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Хорошо
Why Amazon is asking for 'Thickness' review? Anyways, the device itself is working fine. Vendor though is not reliable. Didn't perform up to satisfaction with Phantom Power Mic.
Shree
10.01.2021
8/10
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Great portability and high quality. Can almost be used as a standalone DAW with the multitrack facility.
I have also used with external microphones and so far no issues.
The learning curve may be a bit steep for people new to this kind of devices, but the accompanying manual and lots of videos on YouTube should make it easier to use this to its full potential.
Would have been nice if there was builtin charger - the batteries run out quite fast depending on the usage and mode, and this can irritatingly hamper recording sessions. The branded external power supply (to be purchased separately) is very expensive for what it is, but I have been using (a much cheaper) other brand power cable and a power bank. No issues so far.
I have also used with external microphones and so far no issues.
The learning curve may be a bit steep for people new to this kind of devices, but the accompanying manual and lots of videos on YouTube should make it easier to use this to its full potential.
Would have been nice if there was builtin charger - the batteries run out quite fast depending on the usage and mode, and this can irritatingly hamper recording sessions. The branded external power supply (to be purchased separately) is very expensive for what it is, but I have been using (a much cheaper) other brand power cable and a power bank. No issues so far.
Amazon Customer
10.01.2021
10/10
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Великолепно
I am a music creator under the artist Little Symphony which can be found on Spotify, Apple Music etc. Myself and team members have been using the Zoom H4N for both field recording as well as some instruments. The Zoom H4N Pro is a quality unit with a relatively low internal mic noise level which allows for crisp stereo recordings that really sound as if you are right there in the same place as the recording took place.
For the price, I think this unit can go toe to toe with anything on the market. We recently purchased 3 more of these units for various other people helping us out. The user friendliness is a great feature as everybody has been able to learn how to use this unit very easily.
You may be able to achieve a slightly higher quality with more high end mics, but for the purposes of almost everybody I'm sure this mic would be sufficient. Don't have a bad thing to say about it and would recommend it.
For the price, I think this unit can go toe to toe with anything on the market. We recently purchased 3 more of these units for various other people helping us out. The user friendliness is a great feature as everybody has been able to learn how to use this unit very easily.
You may be able to achieve a slightly higher quality with more high end mics, but for the purposes of almost everybody I'm sure this mic would be sufficient. Don't have a bad thing to say about it and would recommend it.
Hieronymus
10.01.2021
10/10
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This recorder works great on its own but works even better with a condenser mic. It has built-in 48v phantom power and can record multiple tracks at the same time or separately. Always reassuring working with it, you just know the sound quality and volume is gonna be good and details all captured. The pickup distance is so far that I sometimes wish it could be little less sensitive LOL. I can just mount it up on my 80D and run around with it on and just capture every detail I need for my videos. Unbelievable product! Definitely gonna spend more time digging through all the advanced functions, so curious about it.
Amazon Customer
10.01.2021
10/10
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TL;DR: better sound than anything of about the same size, excellent low noise floor, responsive built-in mics. Menu a bit clunky (as are all Zoom products), no separate line in jack. Surfing levels and changing multiple inputs is a PITA.
I make short documentary films. I like the Zoom H4n Pro because it works well and is easily trousered. As a bonus, it sort of looks like a radio so it attracts less attention from baksheesh-searching
customs officials and border police.
I have used the Tascam Dr60D mkii and while it is a good recorder the quality is not as smooth as the H4n IMHO and the form factor is far less portable. I do use it for field recording though.
I use the H4n primarily with a RODE NTG2 and a RODE lav. I also use a few Sanken and Shures for VO.
I like that you can use it as an audio input device. This is handier than you might think especially if you narrate.
I wish it came with a y-connector so you could monitor line mics. This is a worthy add-on. I have also purchased the accessory kit with wind fur etc. and of course that can be handy if using the built-in mics.
I own the H2n and briefly owned the H1n (new version). This device has a sound quality in an entirely different league.
I will be taking it to sub-Saharan Africa next so I’ll see how well it stands up to inclement conditions.
In all, I think this is a highly worthwhile recorder, especially at the low price point. If you want slightly better pre-amps and better noise floor you can go to the H6, but this is easy and cheap and (so far) it just works.
I make short documentary films. I like the Zoom H4n Pro because it works well and is easily trousered. As a bonus, it sort of looks like a radio so it attracts less attention from baksheesh-searching
customs officials and border police.
I have used the Tascam Dr60D mkii and while it is a good recorder the quality is not as smooth as the H4n IMHO and the form factor is far less portable. I do use it for field recording though.
I use the H4n primarily with a RODE NTG2 and a RODE lav. I also use a few Sanken and Shures for VO.
I like that you can use it as an audio input device. This is handier than you might think especially if you narrate.
I wish it came with a y-connector so you could monitor line mics. This is a worthy add-on. I have also purchased the accessory kit with wind fur etc. and of course that can be handy if using the built-in mics.
I own the H2n and briefly owned the H1n (new version). This device has a sound quality in an entirely different league.
I will be taking it to sub-Saharan Africa next so I’ll see how well it stands up to inclement conditions.
In all, I think this is a highly worthwhile recorder, especially at the low price point. If you want slightly better pre-amps and better noise floor you can go to the H6, but this is easy and cheap and (so far) it just works.
Amazon Customer
10.01.2021
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
still evaluating but sound quality seems ok, not as easy to use as my old Sony PCM -10. takes long time to boot and create and erase files. no internal memory and the 4 track and MTR modes not really useful to me ditto all the fx and S/p too many bells and whistles when all I really need is good two track stereo recording quick and easy, price point is right but I wonder will it hold up with years of use My old Sony lasted almost ten years before switches and buttons finally kicked. Battery life absolutely sucks and had to buy AC adaptor separately with accessory kit which was way overpriced. Hope I get to know and like this recorder eventually need something reliable and easy to use, also not great to use as an mp3 file player. I would buy Sony again if I could afford it tho' .
Lorenz S.
10.01.2021
8/10
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Das Gerät an sich ist wunderbar und ich kann es nur weiterempfehlen.
Außerdem wird eine gratis Schutzhülle (Plastik-Box) mitgeliefert.
Zu beanstanden gibt es drei Sachen:
-die mir gelieferte beschädigte Verpackung (Ecken zerdrückt)
-kein mitgeliefertes Stromkabel (Betrieb mit USB oder Batterien ist aber möglich)
-Bedienungsanleitung nur auf Englisch und Französisch
Außerdem wird eine gratis Schutzhülle (Plastik-Box) mitgeliefert.
Zu beanstanden gibt es drei Sachen:
-die mir gelieferte beschädigte Verpackung (Ecken zerdrückt)
-kein mitgeliefertes Stromkabel (Betrieb mit USB oder Batterien ist aber möglich)
-Bedienungsanleitung nur auf Englisch und Französisch
Manu
10.01.2021
4/10
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Ужасно
All good things have been said about this product. And I do not counter most of them. It is well built and sound quality is decent.
However it failed me on two major accounts -
1. Its start up time is well over 10 seconds. I am using a new and decent SD card which my older recorder loads within 2 seconds. For a field recorder where I would like to capture a quick bird chirping or a sheep bleating etc. this just made me miss lot of opportunities on my trip. I always had it handy but to save battery I could not keep it on constantly on my 25 km hike through the forest area.
2. Even though the feel of hold is rubbery it still has handling noise prominently. Even a slight movement of the hand and you can hear rubbing sounds recorded. Recording level button makes huge sounds too and lets accept it that more often than not there are volume changes and you need to readjust recording level DURING recording. That transition will be embedded in the audio as TAKTAKTAK... the sound of pushing the buttons. For 20,000 INR this is unacceptable.
It is good as a portable recorder for a concert or a shoot where you can just keep it at a place and know exactly when the recording is beginning. It is NOT a handheld field recorder for someone out on adventure or capturing ambient sounds for projects. Just out of the return window I am stuck with it. OLX?
However it failed me on two major accounts -
1. Its start up time is well over 10 seconds. I am using a new and decent SD card which my older recorder loads within 2 seconds. For a field recorder where I would like to capture a quick bird chirping or a sheep bleating etc. this just made me miss lot of opportunities on my trip. I always had it handy but to save battery I could not keep it on constantly on my 25 km hike through the forest area.
2. Even though the feel of hold is rubbery it still has handling noise prominently. Even a slight movement of the hand and you can hear rubbing sounds recorded. Recording level button makes huge sounds too and lets accept it that more often than not there are volume changes and you need to readjust recording level DURING recording. That transition will be embedded in the audio as TAKTAKTAK... the sound of pushing the buttons. For 20,000 INR this is unacceptable.
It is good as a portable recorder for a concert or a shoot where you can just keep it at a place and know exactly when the recording is beginning. It is NOT a handheld field recorder for someone out on adventure or capturing ambient sounds for projects. Just out of the return window I am stuck with it. OLX?
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